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Brooks, Erik
3 Reviews
(3)
PS
"'Later, Gator!' / 'See you soon, Baboon.'" In speech-bubble text, Gator bids farewell to his friends before his family moves. Lonely in his new neighborhood, Gator reaches out to make friends after receiving encouraging letters from his old buddies. The playful watercolor and acrylic-ink illustrations capture Gator's emotions as the text skillfully navigates the moving process, from goodbyes to hellos: "Howdy do, Kangaroo!"
Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty
(4)
K-3
Polar bear Alex and penguin Zina are opposites in many ways, from the realistic ("Alex lives in the Arctic. / Zina lives in the Antarctic") to the fanciful ("Alex gets up late. / Zina rises early"). Cartoony pencil, charcoal, and watercolor illustrations reinforce the concept's humor. It's a pleasant-enough story that doesn't add up to much.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(3)
K-3
Tired of being teased by other polar bears because he always wears his favorite pajamas, Percy puts them away for good. Much to his dismay, however, the others continue their teasing--until finally Percy convinces them to try pajamas, too. Aggrieved bears with humorously human expressions and Day-Glo jammies star in the vibrant watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley
3 reviews
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